FRIM declared heritage site

KUALA LUMPUR: The Forest Research Institute Malaysia’s (FRIM) main campus in Kepong was officially declared one of the country’s natural heritage sites.

FRIM director-general Datuk Dr Abd Latif Mohmod said this would ensure the protection of its forest for research as well as the enjoyment of future generations.

“FRIM is the largest man-made forest in the world. Since 1962, pioneer foresters and scientists have nurtured the forest back to life from abandoned tin mining pits, and we now have over 2,500 plant species,” he said during the official declaration ceremony yesterday.

To celebrate the milestone, FRIM is set to become fully environmentally-friendly next year by banning the use of disposable polystyrene and plastic bags.